Neuer Bahkauvbrunnen, Bronze fountain in Old Town, Aachen, Germany
The Neuer Bahkauvbrunnen features a bronze sculpture of a mythical creature mounted on a column, with water flowing from nozzles in its tail.
The original fountain from 1904 was melted down during World War II, leading to the installation of the current modernized version in 1967.
The fountain depicts the Bahkauv, a legendary creature from Aachen's folklore that supposedly lurked near water sources to frighten late-night wanderers.
The fountain stands between Büchel and Nikolausstrasse streets in Aachen's Old Town, surrounded by a circular drainage system covered with metal grates.
The modern sculpture resembles a feline predator rather than the traditional calf-like creature described in local legends.
Location: Aachen
GPS coordinates: 50.77581,6.08600
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:00
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